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A New & Improved You in '09

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Looking to make some positive changes in your life in 2009? Get some help with those New Year's resolutions. To get you started, we've got advice about fitness, fashion, dating, studying and, most importantly, feeling good about yourself.

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Friday Mixtape

Friday January 30, 2009

It's Friday, Teen Advice readers. That means it's time for your weekly mixtape -- something to make your weekend a little bit better.

If you're new to this blog, Friday Mixtape is your space to share your excellent taste in music with thousands of other teens who read this blog. Learn about music you haven't heard of and launch your favorite musicians' names into the blogosphere.

Here's what to do:

  1. Set your iPod on shuffle.
  2. Write down the first 10 songs that come up on the list.
  3. Share 'em here by clicking on the "Comments" link below.

Here'e my random list of 10 songs for this week:

  1. The Fox in the Snow - Belle & Sebastian
  2. Alienation - The Rapture
  3. No Bulbs - The Fall
  4. Train - Uncle Tupelo
  5. General Hospital - Dr. Octagon
  6. Trailer Trash - Modest Mouse
  7. A Beautiful Thing - The Handsome Family
  8. Hater's Anthem - Jean Grae
  9. New Round - Beck
  10. Miss America - Blur

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The No-Cussing Club

Tuesday January 27, 2009

McKay Hatch is a teenager who started a club (The No-Cussing Club) to help teens clean up their language a bit. It's been getting a lot of positive attention, but some very negative -- and violent -- reactions, too.

Why do you think the No-Cussing Club has generated such strong reactions in some teens? Do you think swearing is a big deal, or is it something to just deal with? Share your thoughts in the Comments section below.

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Friday Mixtape

Friday January 23, 2009

It's Friday. It's the Teen Advice blog. It's time for your mixtape.

Yes, right here each Friday it's your chance to share your marvelous taste in music with thousands of other teens. It's a wonderful way to learn about music you haven't heard of and share your favorites with others, too.

Here's what to do:

  1. Set your iPod on shuffle.
  2. Write down the first 10 songs that come up on the list.
  3. Share 'em here by clicking on the "Comments" link below.

Here'e my random list of 10 songs for this week:

  1. Still Light - The Knife
  2. Rhinoceros - Smashing Pumpkins
  3. Crash and Burn Girl - Robyn
  4. Bad Harmony - Frank Black & The Catholics
  5. Ghost Writing - Neko Case
  6. Satellites - Parts and Labor
  7. The Perfect Me - Deerhoof
  8. Anonymous - Sleater-Kinney
  9. Advert - Blur
  10. London Girl - The Pogues

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What Are Your Thoughts on Abstinence?

Saturday January 17, 2009

AlterNet.com has an interesting new story about virginity pledges and whether or not they are a useful thing for teenagers.

The author of the article argues that teens who take these pledges aren't any less likely to wait until they get married to have sex. What do you think? Join the debate by clicking the "Comments" link below this post.

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